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Monthly Archives: November 2010

“Waterborne microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses constitute a large class of pollutants, and while chlorine does kill many, others of these disease-causers – particularly protozoan parasites such as giardia and cryptospordium – can live in a chlorinated environment. Toxic minerals and metals are a third class of water pollutant. These include aluminum, asbestos, cadmium, and mercury. A toxic metal that can leach into water from old pipes is lead, which will accumulate in the body until it causes health problems.

Organic chemicals from fertilizers, pesticides, and fuels are a tremendous problem in water supplies. We’ve already mentioned volatile organic chemicals, or VOCs, in relation to air pollution, but they’re in water too. Benzene, from such sources as paint removers and plastics, is a common example of this type of pollutant, which can cause harm to the nervous system, among other bodily systems that are extremely important to our functioning. Other organic chemicals, the polychlorinated biphenols, or PCBs, are notorious carcinogens that have been illegally released by industry into our waterways. Lastly, our water can be contaminated by radioactive substances that come from mining, nuclear power plant discharge water, and other sources.

While we can’t clean up the nation’s water supply at this moment, the good news is that you can screen out these pollutants from your own personal supply. Home filtration systems are effective.”

“Another important aspect of maintaining health is drinking lots of pure water. Since up to 74% of your body’s tissues are water, it’s really your number one nutrient. Do you know what’s in the water you drink? Have you been led to believe it’s clean because municipalities put chlorine into it? This is not the case. While chlorine does kill some germs, it does not affect other harmful microorganisms, including parasites, to say nothing of industrial pollutants and drug residues.

There are five major categories of harmful substances in our water supply. The first is, ironically, the additives that are put into it with the intention of helping us. Chlorine itself is one, although it disinfects water to some extent, its prolonged ingestion has been associated with cancer. Another widely used additive is fluoride, which is supposed to prevent tooth decay. In truth, fluoride is a poisin when overconsumed, and it’s hard to control the level at which people ingest it since it’s in other sources. Too much fluoride can cause discoloration of the teeth – called fluorosis – skin rashes, and a variety of other problems, some as serious as bone cancer.”